Reasons My Son Is Crying (Tumblr site)
Reasons being a toddler is tough. When private pictures of normal kids crying over normal things went viral, Dad had to explain himself in the Christian Science Monitor. But back to the question: Why is this kid crying?

“He asked me to put butter on his rice. I put butter on his rice."

Adults can look pretty funny, too.
Dr. Harvey Karp can speak "toddler-ese" and you gotta hand it to the man; when it comes to ending a tantrum, it works.

Bulgur Baked with Raisins and Cranberries (Ally)
From The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever by Beatrice Ojakangas)

2 tsp butter, plus more for dish

1 cup bulgur or cracked wheat

2 cups boiling water

1 tsp salt

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup dark raisins

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Pre-heat oven to 300F, butter a 1-1/2 quart casserole. Combine
bulgur, water, salt, basil, raisins, cranberries and the two tsp.
butter in the casserole and stir to blend well. Cover and bake for 30
to 45 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and has absorbed all the
liquid. Before serving, fluff with a fork and garnish with the toasted
almonds.

Cheesecake (Jen)

DeeDee Molus' recipe in the MOMS Club cookbook p. 132

1 cup sugar

4 - 8 oz pkg cream cheese

3 eggs

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Line outside of an 8 or 9 oz spring form
pan with foil. Grease bottom and sides of pan. In large mixing bowl beat
sugar and cheese at medium to high speed for 8-10 minutes. Scraping
sides twice, until mixture is extra smooth and sugar is dissolved Stir
in eggs just until combined. Pour batter into pan and place in shallow
roasting pan. Place in oven and add 1 inch of very hot water to the pan.
Bake 70-75 minutes or until center appears nearly set when shaken.
Remove pan from water bath and cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a
thin metal spatula around edge of cheesecake to loosen from sides of
pan. Cool 45 minutes more, cover and chill overnight. Can be made with
crust or without.

Roasted chick peas (Maggie)

From Terry Walter's Clean Eating cookbook.

3 cups chick peas2-3 tbls olive oilSaltSeasoning of your choice

Line
cookie sheet with parchment paper. Drain, rinse, and pay dry chick
peas. Place on parchment paper, coat with oil and seasoning. Bake at 400
for 30-40 minutes.

Black Bean & Veggie Ranch Salad (Laura N.)

From my little sis, who eats ranch like it is a food group :)

1 avacodo, diced

1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained

1 can black beans, drained

1/2 c. onion

1/2 c. red or green pepper, diced

1 can of corn, drained

1 packet of Good Seasons Italian dressing mix

1 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate before serving.

Veggie casserole (Vaida)

1 cauliflower1-2 zucchini1/2 bag 16 oc baby carrots1-2 potatoescheese of your choice1/2 cup half and halfpepper, salt, spicy pepper, thymecoock
the vegies, except zucchini, which should be fried in a little bit of
butter. Mix all veggies together put in to a baking form, mix haf and
half top with chesse and bake it for 10mintues in 375F oven.

April 12: Celebrate! Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Celebration

Don’t miss this unique cultural experience. Come CELEBRATE all the wonderful things that are happening in our schools and communities. Stop at the Community Education table to pick up a Bingo Card. Visit the community resource tables to get your card stamped. Completed cards are eligible to win door prize.
Time: April 12,2013 at 5-7:30pm
Place: SRR Middle School, 901 1st Street South, Sauk Rapids,MN 56379

April 19: 2013 BLEND Kids Health & Fitness Expo

Packed with interactive, engaging, and fun activities for all ages – kids and families can move from station to station to learn about and participate in many physical activities games. From a 50′ obstacle course to making hula hoops, BLEND promises a great time for the entire family.

6pm: Kids 12 and under can participate in the 1K Youth Run. Pre-registration for the run is required.

April 2: Sauk Rapids ECFE Family Fun Night

All are welcome!
Science, art and other fun activities for children. The gym is open
6-6.30, after which they set up for the music and stories at the gym
stage held at 7-7.30 pm.
Place: Hillside Early Childhood Family Center, 30 4th Avenue South; Sauk Rapids
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

April 8, 15, 22: Sartell ECFE Drop By And Play

The activities are ready for parents and their young children. No registration needed.
Place: Early Childhood Center, room 220B, District Service Center, 212 3rd Ave. N, Sartell
Time: Mondays from 9:00-10:30 am

POSTPONED: Llama Llama Read-A-Rama Pajama Party
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS PARTY HAS POSTPONED. See www.griver.org for updates.
A
family event targeting kids ages 0-10, but fun for the entire family.
Come enjoy an evening in your pajamas as you tour emergency vehicles,
pet live Llamas, participate in snack time, make Llama crafts and listen
to story time. Catch a Llama Drama performance and sign up for prizes!
Promote a love of literacy in the life of your child and enjoy a FREE
fun filled evening together!
Place: Great River Regional Library, 1300 W St. Germain Street, Saint Cloud
Time: April 11, 2013 at 5:30 - 7:30pm